Cayman Islands smash their way to Island Games squash gold

From left to right: Jake Kelly, Anthony Brindle, Christian Navas and Julian Jervis after the men’s squash doubles final (Credit: William Gracia)

The Cayman Islands pair of Jake Kelly and Julian Jervis spoke of their pride after capturing one of their island’s eight Games gold medals by winning the men’s doubles squash final.Kelly and Jervis beat the Gibraltar pairing of Anthony Brindle – who is seeded second in the singles tournament – and Christian Navas 15-13, 15-11.

After a closely contested first set, the second was slightly more straightforward in terms of the score although equally as competitive.

The island then picked up golds in the mixed doubles and women’s doubles squash to take their tally up to eight for the Games (five from squash).

Kelly said of the win: “It went well, we just kept steady which was the main thing.

“I feel great – it’s just part of life.”

Jervis added: “I’m ecstatic right now.

“This is my first true gold medal at the Island Games so I’m super happy.